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Flan cases
With a packet of flan cases in your fridge or freezer, you’ll be ready for unexpected guests this festive season. Makes: 24-30 (depends on size) Preparation time: 45 minutes Oven temperature: 180°C...
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Gingerbread Santas
Make these delicious Santas to add a little fun to the day. Makes: 25 biscuits, depending on desired size Preparation time: 25 minutes Baking time: 8-10 minutes Oven temperature: 180°C • 125g butter,...
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Apricot tart
A basket of apricots makes for a marvellous gift. But there’s more than one way to enjoy this golden bounty, as this delectable bake proves. Serves: 8 Preparation time: 1 hour (excluding resting time...
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Panforte
This intensely sweet cake is quite an indulgence, but as it’s best served in small slices, it does go a long way. Serves: 10-12 Preparation time: 30 minutes Oven temperature: 180°C, then 160°C Baking...
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Crème pâtissière
Homemade custard is one of the tastiest of all treats, and is just as at home in a trifle, spooned over fresh fruit or poured into a pastry crust. Try our easy recipe. Makes: about 500ml Preparation...
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Reader recipe: fruitcake
This one is stored until after church on Christmas morning, then the cake is sliced and served with tea. Makes: 1 cake (25 x 25 x 10cm) or 4 small cakes Preparation time: 50 minutes Baking time: 4...
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Seafood pizza with tomato and mozzarella
Imagine you’re in Naples and settle for a red wine with personality to enjoy with this delicious dish. Makes: 4 pizzas Preparation time: 45 minutes, resting time excluded Oven temperature: 220°C...
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Classic quiche
This is an old favourite. However, it’s too rich if you use cream only, so use half cream and half milk. Makes: 1 x 30cm quiche Preparation time: 45 minutes, plus resting time for the pastry Oven...
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Tomato tart
This dish is beautiful on the table and easy to prepare ahead: make the crust, caramelise the onion, marinate the tomatoes and put it all together when needed. Makes: 1 tart Preparation time: 30...
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Semolina flower biscuits
The perfect way to end the day, with a cup of tea or coffee. Makes: about 45 Preparation time: 45 minutes Oven temperature: 180°C Baking time: 15-20 minutes • 200g butter, chilled and cubed • 70ml...
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Ostrich frikkadels with dried apricots
Don’t set off on a road trip without at least one of our easy, ready-to-go lunches. And remember that flask of coffee! Makes: 4 portions Preparation time: 35 minutes Cooking time: 10-15 minutes • 1...
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Classic French onion soup
Choose a light red wine with a low tannin level to go with this dish. Serves: 6 Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 1 hour 15 minutes • 60ml butter • 750g onions, thinly sliced • 3 garlic...
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Pissaladière
This is a classic French masterpiece with the strong flavours of onions, anchovies and olives. Cut it into squares and serve as a snack with a glass of red wine, as an accompaniment with a bowl of...
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Cauliflower, cheese and ham soufflés
Make this healthy, light meal in the bowls that you plan to serve it in (the bowls should be ovenproof). Large individual ramekins are also suitable. Serves: 4-6 Preparation time: 15 minutes Oven...
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Crêpes with walnut cream and caramel sauce
Indulge in this sweet recipe to serve on any occasion. Makes: 12 crêpes Preparation time: 10 minutes (plus 30 minutes resting time) Cooking time: 45 minutes Basic recipe • 250ml (120g) cake flour •...
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Croquembouche
Croquembouche may be a traditional French wedding cake, but you can make this impressive delicacy for any posh affair. Before you begin • Our recipe makes about 25 puffs and you’ll have to repeat the...
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Millefeuille with caramelised figs
Millefeuille is a small, iced cake that is traditionally made with phyllo pastry and filled with jam and cream. Serves: 4 Preparation time: 30 minutes Cooking time: 12-15 minutes Oven temperature:...
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Boeuf Bourguignon
This hearty dish of beef cooked slowly in red wine is one of the most famous French classics. The slow-cooking process causes the herbs and wine to be completely absorbed by the meat. Serves: 6...
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Venison pie
Serve it hot with something sweet on the side – like a yummy quince preserve! Makes: 8-10 portions Preparation time: 3-4 hours, plus marinating time Oven temperature: 200°C Cooking time: 45 minutes •...
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Malva pudding
No one should allow winter to pass without making this traditional favourite at least once. Makes: 8-10 portions Preparation time: 20 minutes Oven temperature: 180°C Baking time: 45 minutes • 250ml...
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